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These are "must-have" tools for card restoration. Anything deemed optional should be added to the [[Other Tools]] page.
These are "must-have" tools for card restoration. Anything deemed optional should be added to the [[Other Tools]] page.


   === Basic Kit ===
   === Poke Master Center Kits ===
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/card-cleaning-kit/ Cleaning Kit]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/card-flattening-kit-v2/ Flattening Kit]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/pokemon-card-restoration-kit/ Complete Kit]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/hyper-potion/ HYPER POTION]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/holo-crease-reducing-pen/ Heat Pen Kit]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/plate-prep/ Plate Cleaner]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/full-revive/ Ink Remover]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/humidor-card-lift-kit/ Card Lift]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/kurts-card-tool/ Kurt's Card Tool]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/card-spray-bundle/ Card Spray]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/card-polish-bundle/ Card Polish]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/card-pick/ Card Pick]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/trading-card-drying-stack/ Humidity Storm Stack]
  * [https://www.pokemastercenter.com/product/giovannis-card-tool/ Card Tool Kit]
 
 
  * [https://amzn.to/464y4mj Distilled Water]
  * [https://amzn.to/4jZzV1G 99% Isopropyl Alcohol]
   * [https://amzn.to/4t1aK2Y Scotte Humidor]
   * [https://amzn.to/4t1aK2Y Scotte Humidor]
   * [https://amzn.to/4jYL0Qv Acrylic Plates]
   * [https://amzn.to/4jYL0Qv Acrylic Plates]
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   * [https://amzn.to/46bPYDM Heat Press]
   * [https://amzn.to/46bPYDM Heat Press]
   * [https://amzn.to/4absHEk Heat Plate]
   * [https://amzn.to/4absHEk Heat Plate]
  * [https://amzn.to/4sU5C0o Heat Pen]


   === Slab Cracking ===
   === Slab Cracking ===

Revision as of 19:46, 23 January 2026

Essential Tools

These are "must-have" tools for card restoration. Anything deemed optional should be added to the Other Tools page.

 === Poke Master Center Kits ===
 * Cleaning Kit
 * Flattening Kit
 * Complete Kit
 * HYPER POTION
 * Heat Pen Kit
 * Plate Cleaner
 * Ink Remover
 * Card Lift
 * Kurt's Card Tool
 * Card Spray
 * Card Polish
 * Card Pick
 * Humidity Storm Stack
 * Card Tool Kit


 * Distilled Water
 * 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
 * Scotte Humidor
 * Acrylic Plates
 * Parchment Squares
 * 4" Bar Clamps
 * 6" Bar Clamps
 * 3.5" Spring Clamps
 * Crease Dotting Tools
 * 4x6 Penny Sleeves
 * 10x Measurement Loupe
 * Acetate Sheets
 * Round Microfiber
 * Magnetic Acrylic
 * Double-sided Rounded Swabs
 * Double-sided Pointed Swabs
 * Large Foam Swabs
 * Long Round Swabs
 * Cotton Swabs
 * Pen Light
 * Blotter Paper
 * Traditional Microfibers
 * Gloves
 * Bone Folder
 * Card Shipping Protectors
 * Top Loaders
 * Scratch Buffing Microfiber
 * Rubber Bands
 * Perfect Fit Sleeves
 * Painters Tape
 * 8x4 Bubble Mailers
 * PSA Slab Perfect Fit Sleeves
 * Card Saver I
 * Shammy
 * Large Microfiber
 * Ultrapro Penny Sleeves
 * Glass Plates - Cut to 1/4th" Thick, 4x6, Polished
 * Glass Humidor for IPA Treatment
 * 9x12 Eva Foam
 * Air purifier
 * Booster Box Acrylic Case
 * Aluminum 12x12 Sheet
 * 4x6 1/4th Thick Metal Plate
 * Heat Pad
 * Anti-Static Fan
 * Mini Screwdown Clamps
 * High Pressure Vice
 * Heat Press
 * Heat Plate
 * Heat Pen
 === Slab Cracking ===
 * Short Flat Head
 * Slab Opener
 === Grading Tools ===
 * 5x Desk Magnifier

Microfiber cloths (lint-free)

 * Distilled water
 * Soft brushes (various sizes)
 * Magnifying glass or loupe
 * Good lighting
 === Intermediate Kit ===
 * Humidity chamber materials
 * Pressing equipment
 * Conservation-grade adhesives
 * UV light for authentication
 === Advanced Kit ===
 * Professional press
 * Microscope
 * Specialized solvents
 * Climate-controlled storage